Health and Fitness

Pain in the neck from gym bags crippling over 2 million Brits

New research shows nearly 2 million (36%) UK gym goers need to lighten the load after suffering from back and neck pains at least once a week as a result of carrying heavy work and gym bags.

Detox like a Diva with Soulmatefood & The Chelsea Day Spa

Not all detox and weight-loss regimes have to be tough, taxing or tiresome. Kick-start your healthy new you resolution with the exclusive Detox Diva package brought to you by The Chelsea Day Spa and Soulmatefood.

Winter sun protection

Whether it is a beach holiday to Barbados or skiing trip to St Anton, ensuring you have the right sun protection is imperative.

Boost your way to a stress free Christmas

Health specialists are advising stressed shoppers to keep their B12 levels tip top in the run up to Christmas, as new research finds festive stress has already started.

One in three men are secret dieters

A new survey by home delivery diet brand, Diet Chef, shows 31% of men have been on a diet but, unlike women who talk openly about dieting, they have kept it quiet. It seems many men even today still see dieting as ‘something women do’.

Call for more help for eating disorders

A nationwide petition calling for more resources to be put into tackling eating disorders has been launched following a special reception at the House of Commons.

Women more likely to be recognised with signs of depression than men

Women are more likely to be identified as having symptoms of depression and mental health disorders than men, according to research by Dr Viren Swami at the University of Westminster.

Blistex launches revolutionary new Cold Sore Cream

Blistex, the trusted daily lip care brand, is launching a brand new cold sore treatment - Blistex Cold Sore Cream - which is set to revolutionise the market and bring much needed relief to millions of cold sore sufferers in the UK.

Alistair Brownlee goes for gold at Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

Team GB's gold medal winning Olympic triathlete and back-to-back European Triathlon Union champion, Alistair Brownlee, has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon as he looks to expand his competitive horizons.

Rapid diagnosis of flu moves a step closer

The rapid diagnosis of flu and respiratory conditions moved a step closer after a North East biosensor company secured government funding for further development work into its innovative new technology.

Beat the winter chills with New Zealand Honey Co

Nature has a wonderful ability to help heal and protect. However, with many of us reaching for medications every time we have a twinge or a tingle, it’s easy to forget that Mother Nature has a whole host of natural remedies that might just do the trick instead, particularly when honey is involved.